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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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